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Organizations are struggling with complex, overlapping digital regulations, making it harder to manage risk and adopt new tech like AI, says the IAPP's 2024 report. Governance gaps and growing responsibilities are stretching teams thin. The IAPP urges updated structures for better compliance and digital strategy. #DigitalGovernance #MCDP #ATOM

Google Cloud just rolled out new backup and disaster recovery enhancements. Highlights include tamper-proof backup vaults, developer-centric self-service options, and improved monitoring. These updates bolster ransomware defense and ease IT workloads. Features are now in preview with full availability soon. #Cybersafety #MCDP #ATOM

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Clearview AI €30.5m for illegal data collection and violations of GDPR. Clearview's facial recognition tech, built using scraped photos, infringes privacy laws, lacks transparency, and fails to cooperate with data access requests. The company must halt these practices or face additional penalties. #GDPR #MCDP #ATOM

New Hampshire's new voter registration database faced a major scare when officials discovered that work had been offshored, allowing foreign access to sensitive software. A forensic probe revealed connections to Russian servers and an engineer with a criminal past, plus a hidden Ukrainian anthem in the code. Though no wrongdoing was found and issues were fixed, the incident highlights vulnerabilities in U.S. election software supply chains. #CyberNH #MCDP #ATOM

Planned Parenthood of Montana is investigating a late-August cybersecurity incident after being listed by the ransomware group RansomHub. The attackers claim to have stolen 93GB of data, with a ransom deadline of Sept. 11. The data does not appear to include private patient information. Federal law enforcement has been notified. Will this incident prompt stronger security measures for nonprofits? #Databreach #MCDP #ATOM

On Sept 5, 2024, the UK signed the Council of Europe AI Convention, the first legally binding international treaty on AI ethics. The treaty aims to safeguard human rights, democracy, and the rule of law by regulating AI development and misuse. Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood emphasized the need to shape AI to uphold values, not the other way around. #Dataprivacy #MCDP #ATOM

Cisco is acquiring Robust Intelligence to level up AI model risk assessment, while Check Point is bringing Cyberint on board to supercharge its threat intelligence and SOC capabilities. These strategic acquisitions highlight a major push to fortify AI defenses and expand cybersecurity solutions! #Cybersafety #MCDP #ATOM

Uber has been fined €290m ($324m) by the Dutch Data Protection Authority for violating GDPR by storing EU driver data in the US without adequate safeguards. The fine follows concerns that personal data could be accessed by US law enforcement. Uber's response cites a lack of clear guidance post-Privacy Shield invalidation in 2020. The company claims it now complies with GDPR under a new EU-US Data Privacy Framework. #MCDP #ATOM

As AI becomes more advanced, distinguishing between humans and AI online is increasingly difficult. MIT researchers propose "personhood credentials" as a privacy-preserving way to verify real users. This could help combat misinformation and ensure safe online interactions. #AI #MIT #MCDP #ATOM

National Public Data (NPD) has confirmed a massive data breach, exposing personal records of potentially hundreds of millions in the US, UK, and Canada. As most may have heard now, the breach, reportedly involving 200GB of data, includes names, SSNs, addresses, and more. Critics argue it's time to replace SSNs with digital IDs to prevent such risks in the future. Digital IDs could offer better protection in an increasingly data-driven world. What do you think—is it time to adopt digital IDs? #MCDP #ATOM #Databreach